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Robert Edens ‘Bob’ is an award winning auto accident attorney with over 20 years of experience fighting for auto accident injury victims. His law firm will provide you with the legal advice you NEED to answer your questions and explain your options.

What is an Element?
Auto accidents are distressing and become even more challenging for the plaintiff to win a negligence lawsuit following an unfortunate auto accident. It’s essential for any plaintiff to prove every single “element” that represents and proves the negligence of the defendant.
Elements that Need to be Satisfied
In order to hold the defendant liable, it becomes necessary to...

Under the state of Illinois Law, a doctor or a health care professional will be committing medical malpractice if they are in breach of an established standard of care while providing medical treatment to their patient, which causes a serious injury or could result in a fatality. The term “standard of care” indicates the set of various medical standards and treatment practices any medical profess...

Vacation is a time for relaxation, soul searching, escaping your routine life and going on an adventure. However, misfortune can happen anywhere, at any time. If you or your loved one suffers an injury on vacation, it can turn into a problem. Depending on the type of the accident, some of these injuries can be serious or minor. When you are injured in another state, you have to think about your nex...

Fact Finding in an Auto Accident
Accidental car crashes are more common than we would like to think. Each day, hundreds of people are injured and vehicles suffer damage in various accidents. After every auto accident, the first question on everyone’s mind is: What do I do now? If you are involved in an accident, the first thing you need to do is call the police and tell the officer about the incid...

People often underestimate the risks of speeding and drive faster than the posted speed limit, which reduces their ability to control their vehicle, as well as decreases their reaction time, leading to accidents. As per the statistics available on the NHTSA website, 9,717 people in the U.S. lost their lives due to speeding in 2017 alone. Speeding not only puts the driver’s own life in danger, but a...

When an individual loses their life in an accident, it is critical the surviving family members obtain an understanding of their legal rights. If they were financially dependent on the decedent, it is crucial for loved ones to know their rights and initiate legal action by hiring a personal injury lawyer. However, not every accident warrants legal action and it is extremely important to learn the dif...

Medical malpractice is a legal term that deals with cases where a professional health care provider fails to adhere to the standard of care, which leads to the injury or death of a patient. Because the legal issues pertaining to Illinois medical malpractice claims are extremely intricate and contain a high level of complexities, it is important to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer to pursue ...

Unfortunately, aggressive driving is prevalent around the world and the U.S. is no exception. Aggressive drivers not only endanger their own lives, but also risk the lives of other drivers and pedestrians on the road. Though it is not possible for you to control their actions, you can exercise caution on the road to avoid becoming a victim of their reckless and irresponsible driving. Here are some ti...

When an individual is involved in an auto accident, the last thing they would want is dealing with an insurance company that employs tactics to minimize the amount of your compensation. When it comes to reimbursing your medical bills, insurance companies look into your medical history in an attempt to find any pre-existing medical condition that they might be able to use to claim that your injury was...

In Illinois, slip and fall cases fall under the umbrella of personal injury claims under tort law. If you have sustained injuries due to a slip and fall caused by the negligence of someone else, then you have a legal right to initiate a lawsuit to collect compensation for your pain and suffering and recover certain expenses that you incurred, including your medical costs. You may file a case against ...

In the United States, accidents involving public transportation entities such as taxis, buses, and trains are not rare, and many people suffer injuries during the commute. These carriers offer services to the general public, therefore, need a license of a regulatory government body to operate. Hence, they are required to exercise the highest degree of care to ensure the safe travel of their passenger...

Spinal cord injuries are among the most severe adverse consequences of a high impact auto accident as it carries a significant part of the peripheral nervous system to the brain. Due to its complex structure, it is one of the highly sensitive areas of the human body. A patient suffering from spinal cord injuries may experience a considerable amount of pain and anguish and must seek immediate medical ...

There has been an increase in the practice of brake checking in recent years. Though there are many programs in place to reduce road accidents, it is challenging to prevent them, especially due to aggressive driving and road rage. Brake checking is among one of the most common behaviors that are acted out by drivers due to aggression and anger. Moreover, tailgating is another aggressive behavior,...

Premises liability is one of the sub-categories of personal injury claims that primarily deals with accidents that are caused due to unsafe or defective condition(s) present on someone’s property. All property owners are required by law to maintain a safe environment for the visitor, and failure to do so may leave them vulnerable to facing potential exposure under the umbrella of premises liabi...

Nursing home negligence is a serious issue at nursing facilities in Illinois and across the United States. It usually occurs when a resident does not receive quality care and comfortable living conditions resulting in not only significant physical damage but also deterioration of psychological health. Thus, it is highly important to learn about the signs of negligence in a nursing home to ensure the ...

Most of the injuries sustained in an auto accident such as cuts and bruises are visible; however, there are instances where a victim suffers internal injuries which may not become immediately obvious. These injuries may remain untreated, which can prove to be very dangerous, sometimes even fatal.
If you have been involved in an an auto accident, your priority should be to seek immediate medical at...

When it comes to road traffic, the United States can be listed as one of the busiest countries, with around 218 million individuals holding a valid driving license, as per statistics and facts available on Statista. With the sheer amount of traffic on the roads, auto accidents are prone to happen. While some of the accidents may only result in monetary loss and victim is able to escape with minor inj...

A spinal cord injury refers to the damage to the bundle of nerves housed within the ‘backbone’ – spinal column, to be precise – that conveys messages between the brain and body. Consequently, it may result in partial or complete loss of motor control and sensation, which may render the victim paralyzed. Moreover, as the spinal cord is also responsible for a broad range of bodily functions inc...

When an individitled to seek compensation for their injury and losses. A typical injury case gives rise to a personal injury case, however, when the same incident takes place at work, an individual must pursue a worker’s compensation to obtain damages. This presents a question: should an individual seek a personal injury case, worker’s compensation, or both? Let’s check it out.
WC, PI or Both?...

When it comes to initiating a legal claim, there are a multitude of complexities attached to a case, especially when it comes to auto accidents. It is not uncommon for an individual to unintentionally make mistakes that may weaken their injury claim and adversely impact the amount of compensation that they are rightfully entitled to obtain. Here are the 3 most common mistakes people make after an aut...

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